Is bodybuilding a sport?

[Earl1972]

Wikipedia is not an authority. It's edited by everyday people.
The fact of the matter is simple,I posted the dictionary definition of "Sport" and Bodybuilding does NOT fit that definition for many reasons.
End of debate.

um yeah i does fit the definition

competitive physical exertion

you compete and flex all of your muscles simultaneously for long periods of time

that is physical exertion

posing well takes athletic ability

Dillet might have been Mr. O if he could pose

Jay in the 01 Olympia

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[w8tlftr]

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In the early 2000's, the IFBB was attempting to make bodybuilding an Olympic sport. It obtained full IOC membership in 2000 and was attempting to get approved as a demonstration event at the Olympics which would hopefully lead to it being added as a full contest. This did not happen. Olympic recognition for bodybuilding remains controversial since some argue that bodybuilding is not a sport because the actual contest does not involve athletic effort. Also, some still have the misperception that bodybuilding necessarily involves the use of anabolic steroids, which are prohibited in Olympic competitions. Proponents argue that the posing routine requires skill and preparation, and bodybuilding should therefore be considered a sport.

E, it seems this is not a simple closed argument and still a very much live debate. Personally, I have a hard time arguing something is a true sport where judges determine the outcome of the event based on their perceptions of perfection. However, there is no argument that there is a physical component to competing. Regardless of the drug use in bodybuilding getting on stage and posing is hard fvcking work and unless anyone has seriously tried they have no idea what they're talking about.

So, is bodybuilding a true sport? IMO, it's not but the men and women that do compete are certainly athletes.

[Johnny Apollo]

None of the competitions judge posing ability, Just looks. That's why arnold wanted to include the "challenge round" but as we all know as i've said numerous times that was a failure. None of the Pro's want to be judged on posing ability.

[Jr. Yates]

i still dont' know if i like the challange round or not. Its something different to bring to teh show though.

[Army of One]